Going to Klondyke — An 1897 Map Game
This unusual Alaska map print reproduces Going to Klondyke, a game created by May Bloom and published by the Klondyke Game Company in 1897. Geography becomes the playing field for a gold-rush challenge.
The historical instructions describe a game in which players aim for claims and nuggets while avoiding marked hazards. Alaska, Siberia, and the Northwest Territory provide the broader setting, turning the map into both a geographic image and a record of popular entertainment.
Its playful premise offers a distinctive way to explore the fascination with northern gold fields. Display it beside a more conventional Klondike map to compare practical travel information with the imaginative uses of cartography.
This reproduction is sold as a map print, preserving the appearance and historical character of the game board. It makes an intriguing addition to collections of map miscellany, Alaska history, or antique games.
Printed size: 36″ × 28.5″
